Sigma Theta Tau International (Sigma)
Here you will find item records with full-text slides of session and poster presentations given at past Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) nursing research events, congresses and biennial conventions. You will also find collections of research studies funded by the Sigma Foundation, Sigma-published materials, and selected Sigma-related videos.
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Our mission is to support the learning, knowledge and professional development of nurses committed to making a difference in health worldwide. Our biennial convention and annual research congress provides educational opportunities that help bridge nursing research to clinical practice.
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Psychometric Properties of the Transition Shock Scale for Newly Graduated Nurses
The purpose of this study was to evaluate psychometric properties and discriminant ability of the Transition Shock Scale for Newly Graduated Nurses developed by Kim et al. (2017). Transition Shock Scale for Newly Graduated ... -
Spiritual Diary, Spiritual Growth, and Well-Being in Korea
The purpose of this study is to examine differences of spiritual growth, psychological and physical well-being in relation to the frequency of writing spiritual diaries in Korea. -
Without the Shelter of a Home: Inclusion Health in Collaboration With Homeless Women
An extreme health inequity exists within high-income countries, such as Sweden, resulting in social exclusion and considerably shortened lives among homeless women. This unparalleled inequity calls for prompt action in ... -
Developing a Nurse-Led Critical Care Course in a Low Income Country Highlights Global Collaborations
The objective of the project was to create a sustainable nurse-led critical care course in the low-income country of Guyana, SA. As nursing faculty leading service-learning trips, we forged partnerships with the Pan American ... -
Non-Comprehensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy With a Focus on Mindfulness and Skill Training
The author has been conducting the program mainly for a skill training of Dialectical Behavior Therapy by the psychiatric outpatient practice with night care since 2011. Here is a report on the usefulness of Non-comprehensive ... -
Using the Informative Interaction Platform to Established the Clinical Audit Consistency
Establish the clinical auditing standards through document verification, practical application, and adjust the gaps of the team members to the standards through repeated and cross-over audit training to achieve audit consistency. -
Enhancing PGY Nurses' Comfort Care Skill Through Multi-Teaching Strategy
Comfort care teaching strategy for PGY (post-graduate year) nursing evaluation. Comfort care is defined as a patient care plan that is focused on symptom control, pain relief, and quality of life. Comfort care takes in the ... -
The Effects of Auricular Acupressure on Stress, Anxiety, Depression, and Heart Rate Variability of Nurses
The effects of Auricular Acupressure on Stress, Anxiety, Depression and Heart rate variability of Outpatient Nurses. The results of this study showed that depressive therapy decreased depression scores, and the depression-related ... -
RCA Analysis of Inpatient With Moderate Injury Fall Events
We hope to confirm the proximate cause of moderate injury caused by inpatients, review the operation process and make systematic improvements to prevent mistakes, reduce the incidence of falls for inpatients. -
IA Thrombectomy Nursing Care for Acute Ischemic Stroke in Taiwan
How to reduce the neurological impairment of acute ischemic stroke cases and improve the prognosis of neurological function to reduce the burden on families, society and the country is indeed a very important issue in ... -
The Effects of Respiratory Muscle Training on the Respiratory Function, and Weaning Among Ventilator-Dependent Patients
Our study is a pilot of RCT's study. Respiratory muscle training (abdominal muscle training) was the intervention from 9AM to 9PM/28 days. A total number of 24 patients were included. Patient can improve the inspiratory ... -
Aromatherapy: A Non-Pharmacological Intervention for the Prevention of Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting
An evidence-based practice project focused on aromatherapy as an adjunct modality in prevention of post-operative nausea and vomiting during the immediate post-recovery period. Results showed a 40%-60% reduction of antiemetic ... -
Mindfulness: Awareness and Empowerment in the Registered Nurse
A concept analysis was conducted on the term mindfulness with the purpose of gaining an operational definition to assist in empowering registered nurses in the perioperative setting. The methodology of Chinn and Kramer was ... -
Incorporating Global Perspectives to Achieve Patient-Centered Psychiatric Care
Psychiatric care in the United States falls short in addressing patient care goals and adherence to psychiatric treatment plans. Adopting a collectivist cultural lens gives insight into mental healthcare in Jamaica and ... -
Evaluation of the Need Oxygenation Using International Classification of Nursing Practices Taxonomy in Pediatrics
The systematization of nursing care improves the quality of care and guarantee autonomy to nurses, observed by the improvement in care characterized by the registering its evolution, applying the nursing process by using ... -
Nursing and Radiography Student Collaboration: Increasing Patient Satisfaction on a Dedicated Education Unit
Patient satisfaction rates on two Dedicated Education Units (DEUs) have been low related to explanation of diagnostic procedures. A collaborative initiative of unit staff, faculty, radiography technology and nursing students ... -
Readiness for Evidence-Based Practice Implementation: A Survey From Southern Mexico
The Nursing Permanent Commission of Mexico has recently published the Model of Nursing Care in which EBP is considered a key tool to improve nursing care. The purpose of this descriptive exploratory survey is to evaluate ... -
Evaluation of Student Learning Using a Framework to Guide Reflective Journaling Across Study Abroad Courses
The purpose of this presentation is to examine two faculty-led study abroad experiences for nursing students enrolled in a baccalaureate nursing program. The goal is to help promote student learning across study abroad ... -
Using the Kirkpatrick Model to Evaluate a New Staff Training program
The aim of this research was to investigate the effectiveness of planning and organizing the "New Staff Consensus Camp and Study Group" training program. Strengthening professional skills (knowledge, attitude and skills) ... -
Exploring the Determinations of Health Literacy and Mediating Effects of Empowerment in Cancer Patients
The purpose of this presentation is to display the relationship among social support, empowerment and health literacy and the determinations and related factors of health literacy in the patients suffering cancer. The ...
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